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Javanese

Explore the diverse Javanese dialects: from polite Kromo to street Ngoko and Ngapak, spoken across Central and East Java.

378 words•Updated periodically

Metu

“The act of moving from an “inside” position to an “outside” position or the appearance of something onto the surface.”

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Nggoser

“A condition in which a vehicle's tire loses traction on the road surface, causing it to slip or spin uncontrollably, commonly occurring during sudden acceleration, hard braking, or on slippery road conditions. The term is used in Javanese informal speech to describe tire “slip” or skidding.”

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Kahanan

“Kahanan refers to the current situation or condition occurring at a particular time or place, commonly used in informal contexts to describe social, political, or environmental circumstances. It is a slang variant of the formal term 'keadaan'.”

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Koya

“A slang expression in colloquial Javanese meaning to lie or to be dishonest, used to indicate that someone is saying something contrary to fact. It functions as a “deception marker” in everyday speech among young Javanese speakers.”

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Tiyang

“The formal Javanese term for “person” or “human being”. It serves as a krama register form, signifying respect and politeness toward the interlocutor or a third party. Its equivalent in the ngoko or informal register is wong.”

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Kiye

“A demonstrative word in the Banyumasan (Ngapak) dialect meaning "this", used to refer to objects, time, or situations that are physically or contextually close to the speaker.”

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Mbok menawa

“An expression conveying possibility or hope, meaning perhaps, maybe, or hopefully. Used to express a conjecture accompanied by a sense of wishful anticipation toward an event. Carries a softer, more hopeful nuance compared to a plain statement of possibility.”

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Duwur

“A state or position possessing a “large vertical dimension” or “location” situated higher than something else. This term encompasses both physical meanings (height of objects) and abstract meanings (rank, degree, intellectual and spiritual realms).”

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Menyang

“A preposition indicating direction or movement toward a specific destination meaning “to”.”

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Bladak

“A traditional fried snack “gorengan” originating from Semarang and its surrounding areas, made from wheat flour batter mixed with vegetables such as cabbage, bean sprouts, and carrots, fried until crispy, with a flat and wide shape similar to “bakwan” but thinner and crunchier in texture.”

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Dangak

“A position where the head is tilted upward, specifically the act of craning the head so that the face points toward the sky or ceiling. The term refers to a physical posture involving the neck and head region, which is considered likely to cause discomfort or pain if maintained for an extended period.”

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Kinten-kinten

“An adverb in refined Javanese (krama register) meaning approximately or roughly, used to express estimation, conjecture, or polite uncertainty. It is a full reduplication of the root kinten, meaning “estimate” or “supposition”.”

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Carane

“The “method” or “way” that someone uses in doing something, an informal form of “caranya” derived from the root word cara with the addition of the Javanese suffix -ne, resulting in the meaning “his/her/its way” or “the way”.”

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Kebluk

“A state of extremely deep and heavy sleep, as if the body has completely sunk or collapsed into slumber. The word “kebluk” vividly describes a profound, uninterruptible sleep, often used to portray someone sleeping as though unconscious.”

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Lhais

“A Central Javanese and Semarang expression used to warn or caution someone with a sense of panic or worry about potential consequences, equivalent to 'watch out' or 'you'll see what happens'.”

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Urugan

“Material consisting of a mixture of “soil”, “sand”, or “stone” used to backfill or raise an area. This term often refers to filler material for construction or land leveling.”

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Gesang

“The state of being alive, breathing, or maintaining biological functions as a living being. This term refers to the concept of “life” or the activity of “living”.”

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Mlengos

“A Javanese word meaning to daydream, stare blankly, or gaze vacantly while lost in thought”

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Inyong

“First-person singular pronoun meaning I or me, characteristic of the “Banyumasan dialect” (Ngapak) spoken in the western region of Central Java.”

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Kulino

“A state of being accustomed or familiar with something, whether an activity, environment, or situation, to the point where it no longer feels foreign or awkward.”

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Sundel

“Rooted in mythological terms like sundel bolong (a female ghost figure in Javanese folklore). Due to its highly negative association, this word falls into the category of extreme insults or curses when directed at a person or situation.”

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Biyayakan

“Reckless, careless, and haphazard behavior while driving, walking, or running without regard for safety. Sometimes written as 'byayakan'.”

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Bisane

“An informal and dialectal form of the standard Indonesian bisanya, referring to one's capability or what someone is typically able to do, often carrying a nuance of limitation or mild sarcasm implying that a person can only do a certain thing.”

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Wo

“An informal Javanese address term used to call or refer to an interlocutor, equivalent to a friendly peer-to-peer greeting. The term is widely adopted by Javanese-speaking “content creators”, particularly from Central Java, East Java, and Yogyakarta, as a culturally distinctive and humorous marker of identity.”

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